Occupational Therapist

IHA; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Health Care System in Georgia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients referred by a licensed physician in accordance with the Georgia Practice Act and AOTA guidelines.

The OT will actively supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and collaborate with Physical Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists to ensure coordinated, high-quality care for patients across a variety of settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Graduate of an AOTA- or accredited OT program.
• OT degree can be Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate.
• Ability to coordinate therapy with COTAs, PTs and SLPs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients referred by a licensed physician.
• Actively supervise and participate in the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
• Coordinate therapy plans with other therapy providers and ensure compliance with hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in OT

Georgia State Board OT license

AOTA- accredited OT program

Job description

Description Evaluates and treats patients referred by a licensed physician in accordance with the Practice Act for the State of Georgia, and the Guidelines for Professional Conduct of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Actively supervises and participates in the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA’s). Complies with hospital policies and supports the mission and values of the hospital.

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day Shift

Description Evaluates and treats patients referred by a licensed physician in accordance with the Practice Act for the State of Georgia, and the Guidelines for Professional Conduct of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Actively supervises and participates in the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA’s). Complies with hospital policies and supports the mission and values of the hospital. The Occupational Therapist must be duly licensed by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy. The Occupational Therapist must be a graduate of an AOTA or other accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Occupational Therapists may have Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degrees. Occupational Therapists should have as a minimum, broad experience in a variety of different clinical settings through their AOTA or other accredited clinical internship programs. Must have a working knowledge of the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy, including evaluation, treatment planning, treatment applications, and all manner of ADL training, sensorimotor activities, and restoration of UE functions. Should also be knowledgeable of required documentation and billing that satisfies the Georgia State practice act, JCAHO requirements, and meets the requirements of Medicare, Medicaid , and other insurers. Must be able to plan, organize and coordinate therapy treatments with other therapy providers, most notably Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA’s), Physical Therapists (PT’s), and Speech Therapists (SLP’s). Must be able to work collaboratively with all other members of the St. Mary’s Health Care System, including nurses, physicians, and hospital personnel. Must be able to deal constructively with conflict; collect, analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources and take appropriate action. Must be able to relate to physician referral sources and demonstrate excellent customer service. Must be willing and able to participate in clinical quality measurement and performance improvement programs as requested, and be in compliance with all of St. Mary’s Health Care System policies and procedures.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.